Preschool Special Education Aide – Student Support

School Administrative Unit 12, Londonderry; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 12, Londonderry, at Moose Hill Preschool in Londonderry, NH, is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support instructional programs under the Special Education Director or designee. Two positions are available with varied schedules (6 hours Mon-Thu or 5.25 hours Mon-Fri) to help students reach educational goals.

The role involves assisting teachers, coordinating with case managers and service providers, and maintaining IEP-related documentation.

Qualifications

• Have Physical Management Training (CPT) or willing to be trained
• Elementary – Middle School Assistant: High School graduate and/or a
• High School Assistant: High School Graduate

Responsibilities

• Delivers educational support designed by Special Education Teachers to help students meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals
• Communicate effectively, in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, parents, staff and the general public even in difficult situations
• Assists students with acquisition of skills in the understanding of functional or academic subject matter, and assists students with the development of self-sufficiency skills
• Should be flexible adjusting to student needs
• May be required to assist students with physical and medical needs, and with transporting students with disabilities; may be required to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and assisting disabled students in activities of daily living (ADL).
• Be aware/or have knowledge of the Special Education students you are responsible for by reading/or obtaining information from their I.E.P.
• Required to fill out the necessary documentation for your position in a timely manner (i.e. timesheets, Medicare forms, daily student logs, etc.).
• Maintains close liaison with case managers, related service providers, regular classroom teachers, special education teachers and support professionals in order to facilitate the students I.E.P., development and to identify problems.
• Knowledge of the behavior patterns, needs, problems, and abilities of students
• Ability to work independently and to handle unpredictable situations arising from a student’s special needs
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and parents, and to work as a cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work within the ADA guidelines for your position
• Knowledge or ability to learn to operate audio/visual equipment, augmentative communication, and standard office equipment (copier, computer, computer
• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

School Administrative Unit 12, Londonderry, at Moose Hill Preschool in Londonderry, NH, is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support instructional programs under the Special Education Director or designee. Two positions are available with varied schedules (6 hours Mon-Thu or 5.25 hours Mon-Fri) to help students reach educational goals.

The role involves assisting teachers, coordinating with case managers and service providers, and maintaining IEP-related documentation.